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Aiming to eliminate the negatives of pedal kickback, DT Swiss unveils its ‘Degrees of Freedom’ technology

And it's available as an upgrade kit for DEG hubs

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 13:00
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Ever seen a green fox? Fox celebrates its auto racing heritage with limited edition green 38 suspension fork

Fox as gone green, but be quick, there are only 1,000 available

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 16:00
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“A cheat code for gravel”: Specialized boasts its new Diverge 4 is “the ultimate getaway vehicle”, with revamped Future Shock suspension, 50mm tyre clearance, and bags of internal storage

Leaked just before Unbound 2025, Specialized pulls the covers off its new gravel bike

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 16:00
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Built with XC lightweight and enduro durability, Reynolds unveils its brand new 309 XC and TR 309 XC wheelsets

Reynolds claims to have entered a new era of carbon engineering for cross-country wheels.

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 10:00
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Cube’s new AMS Hybrid 177 e-MTB gets full-fat Bosch motors and 170mm of travel and weighs under 22kg

The only new eMTB from the brand for 2026 looks to be a trail-ready beast, with prices ranging from £5,499 up to £9,999

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 11:05
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Aiming to set a new standard for all e-MTBs, Orbea’s new RS system integrates the battery, motor, dropper post and remote into one

A new level of intergration is set to reduce batteries and boost ergonmics

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 14:01
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Pembree’s new components line blends high performance and sustainable manufacturing

The UK-based brand has updated its gravity range and included some new additions for 2025. Products should start shipping in October

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 08:41
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Promising ‘true multi-directional entry’, Shimano updates its two-bolt SPD cleat for the first time since 1995

With a new cleat design comes fresh pedals and Pontoon-equipped gravel shoes

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 16:00
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Scott’s DH race bike, the Gambler, gets overhaul for 2026, with plenty of adjustability

It might not have been on the top step of a World Cup podium so far this year, but perhaps this new iteration will turn things around for the DH Factory team

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 14:50
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Pivot updates the Shuttle AM all-mountain e-bike with new Bosch systems and RockShox build options

Pivot brings the latest Bosch systems to its all-mountain platform, but does that make it worth the price tag?

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 12:05
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Norco’s Revolver gets modern XC makeover with two travel options and a lighter frame

Updated for the first time since 2019, the Revolver has had quite the update

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 09:56
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Cycling UK’s newest adventure route takes in 280km of Chilterns countryside

The new route from Cycling UK takes in mixed terrain around the Chiltern Hills, beginning in Reading

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 09:00
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A whole gravel bike for just £349?? Huge summer savings on gravel bikes, mountain bikes and e-mtbs from Go Outdoors, Trek, Specialized, Transition + more

There are some serious savings to be had on gravel and mtb ranges at numerous online retailers right now. If you're after a new bike, don't miss out

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 14:00
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With 10 World Champion titles, nine World Cup titles, 36 World Cup wins and three Cape Epic wins, Nino Schurter announces retirement

The most successful mountain bike athlete will be finishing his career at the Lenzerheide World Cup to focus on distance and gravel events

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 08:35
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Built for enduro with a powerful Bosch motor, Deviate brings high-pivot prowess to the Kurgan, its first ever electric mountain bike

After six years of research and development, Deviate has stepped into the e-MTB game

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 06:00
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With a 970g frame, space for 2.2in tyres and all of the cargo mounts, Fara’s new Gr4 is built for racing and exploration

This super modern gravel bike is said to perform at the sharp end of gravel racing, while being more than suitable for everyday rides too

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 07:00
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Maxxis brings more refinements to its Dissector dry-weather mountain bike tyre, promising ‘more control and versatility’

With a new shape and revised tread pattern, the updated tyre is slated to bring improved performance across the board

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 12:00
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Trek’s new Fuel is three trail bikes in one…if you have the money and mechanical know-how to change it up

The Fuel EXe is also being replaced by the Fuel+, also with three build options

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 15:00
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Is the UCI stifling innovation for fairer competition? The UCI announces a new EPAC approval process for e-mountain bike racing

e-mountain bike motor standards are all over the place at the moment, potentially harming the fairness of e-MTB racing. The UCI looks set to put that straight.

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 14:29
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Canyon brings disco vibes with its Valtteri Bottas signature Grail CFR VB 77

F1 star and mullet enthusiast gets his own signature gravel bike, and 100 more are available to buy priced at £8,350 each

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 09:36
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Hunt brings its new H_Core tech to gravel with the 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheelset, offering greater strength and space for mtb tyres

New 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheels come with strength-boosting H_Core tech and can seat up to 65mm (or 2.5in) rubber

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 14:00
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Is this the next big rival to the Insta360 X5? DJI enters action camera market with new Osmo 360

DJI's first 360 camera boasts native 8k 360 video recording, and is the first to do so.

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 12:00
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PNW Components’ updated Loam Pedal gets concave and convex profile to suit all riding styles

It also gets durable Tectonic pins and a brand new axle cartridge system

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 11:00
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Canyon’s trail e-MTB goes enduro — Neuron:ON gets new linkage, more travel and mullet wheelsize

Canyon’s Neuron:ON in its new CLLCTV guise is a whole lot rowdier than the standard edition, adding a burlier fork, more suspension and a new linkage (but dropping some vowels, which we’ll explain further down the page)

Tue, Jul 29, 2025 09:00
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Louise Ferguson makes Red Bull Hardline history as first female winner of the “world’s toughest mountain bike race”

Since Ferguson was this Welsh downhill brute's first ever female qualifier, she has become the first champion of its female category. 18-year-old Asa Vermette also became the Hardline's youngest ever winner by taking the men's title

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 09:19
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Merida aims to bring high performance at a low price to a wide range of riders with its new Big.Nine and Big.Seven TFS hardtails

With prices starting at £575, Merida's Big.Nine provides mega affordability

Fri, Jul 25, 2025 07:00
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Giro unveils the third iteration of the Montaro helmet, promising “aggressive trail protection”

Third generation helmet gets a ground-up redesign

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 15:00
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New YT Industries Decoy e-MTB ditches Shimano in favour of Bosch power

Even amidst business turmoil, YT Industries brings updates to its Decoy e-MTB

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 14:00
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Fox’s updated Rampage helmet is ‘spec’d above industry standards’

New full face helmet is built to cope with the new speeds of downhill racing

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 07:00
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The Santa Cruz Vala goes alloy and shaves £1,200 off the price, but keeps its high performance Bosch CX motor

Santa Cruz has brought its Vala platform to a cheaper frame material, and got rid of flip chips to make setup that bit easier

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 07:01
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YT Industries seeks new investors as the brand announces self administration

Discount battles and US tariffs are contributing factors that have lead to YT's self-administration

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 16:38
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“Stability and grip without the sharp edges”: Crankbrothers’ new composite Stamp 0 pedals get plastic pins for beginner mountain bikers

The new pedals bring Crankbrothers' Stamp design to a "beginner-friendly" composite pedal body

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 13:00
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Want a bike that can win the EDR World Series? Yeti celebrates its 40th Anniversary with limited edition SB160… and it’ll cost you £12,500

Yeti's second celebration bike will set you back £12,500, but you'll get the same spec raced as the bike that won the 2025 EDR World Championships

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 15:00
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Race Face brings the Era mantra to a lightweight cross-country and trail wheelset

Latest Era SL wheelset is primed to bring ride feel, durability and lightweight to suit XC and trail riding

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 16:00
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Whyte returns to gravel market with two new affordable bikes for hardcore gravelleurs and commuters alike

Prices start at £1,299 for the new Whyte gravel bike range, with plenty of versatility on hand, these could be great value options

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 13:00
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“We believe bikepacking should be accessible to everyone”: Tailfin Detours three-day bikepacking event offering lower priced entries for “those facing financial barriers”

Only a limited number of £60 'community' tickets are available for Tailfin Detours, which takes place between 12-14 September departing from Abergavenny. Participants are required to plot their own routes and are encouraged to detour along the way

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 09:28
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Canyon goes bananas with another crazy cockpit creation for all new Grizl adventure bike

Canyon is no stranger to 'interesting' handlebars and fancy power supply tech, the German brand's latest Grizl coming with both of these innovations plus suspension options

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 09:00
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Boasting more travel, more power and more range, Mondraker’s new Level is the ‘most enduro bike of them all’

Running on Bosch's Gen 5 motor, Mondraker's latest e-MTB is built for rowdy enduro riding

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 14:00
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With a new air spring, new chassis and more tyre clearance, the RockShox SID SL fork ‘continues to redefine what’s possible’

The SID has been brought bang up to date with the fresh changes, according to RockShox

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 14:00
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Promising a ‘step up’ in braking performance, Hope revamps the Tech 4 brake and introduces the EVO lineup

Hope brings three new brakes to the market for gravity, XC and trail riding.

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 08:00
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Commencal unveils all new Meta Power SX, becoming the latest MTB brand to partner with DJI… but you’ll have to wait until spring 2026

Commencal drops Bosch but keeps the SX name with updated Meta Power SX DJI e-bike

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 16:00
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An upside down mountain bike fork? Fox claims to have created a brand new category as the Podium fork breaks cover

Said to get plusher when ridden faster, the Podium uses a 47mm upper and a generatively designed chassis, allowing it to be ridden like a downhill fork according to Fox

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 16:00
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Shimano finally unveils electronic version of its 12-speed GRX groupset, bringing wireless and 1x Di2 to gravel

Shimano's flagship gravel groupset has finally combined electric, 12-speed and wireless. Here's everything you need to know

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 16:00
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More travel and a lower stack comes to the PNW Components Loam Dropper — and it comes in silver

PNW Components modernises its flagship dropper post brining a host of saddle dropping refinements

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 16:00
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The first 100% Italian made moutain bike tyres — Pirelli unveils new Scorpion RC tyres made from certified natural rubber

New XC tyres feature fresh RACE Compound and enhanced tread pattern

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 09:00
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With prices starting at £1,100, Whyte’s new Secta hardtail may be the ideal introduction to mountain biking

Fresh hardtail from Whyte prioritises minimal maintenance and budget-friendly performance

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 15:00
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Orbea Terra gravel bike gets new geometry, UDH compatibility and starts at £2,599

The Terra has had a big redesign for 2026, but where does it sit in the gravel market?

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 14:00
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Shimano’s wireless Di2 shifting is already more affordable with launch of new XT and Deore drivetrains

The tech has certainly trickled down fast, as Shimano completes its off-road wireless shifting lineup just a fortnight after launching XTR Di2

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 16:00
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Brembo ‘brakes’ into the mountain bike scene: Specialized announces partnership with premium car braking specialist

This year's downhill circuit is full of poorly kept secrets, with spy shots of Brembo's MTB brakes plastered around the internet. Now it's official

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 12:00
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Is this the most aerodynamic gravel bike ever made? Cervelo claims all new Aspero-5 will save you 37 watts vs previous version

Cervelo's new Aspero-5 is built to top gravel podiums, and the watt-saving claims versus the previous iteration are certainly lofty if they are to be believed

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:00
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